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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.62, 1,181.68 and 573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.62, 1,181.68 and 573.52 is: 791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.62 : 1,181.68 = 573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.62/1,181.68 = 573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.62x = 1,181.68 × 573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.62x = 677,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,717.11/856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.15

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